The all-female card takes place April 28 at Memorial Hall in Kansas City, Kan.

Former UFC, Strikeforce and IFL talent-relations executive Shannon Knapp serves as the upstart organization’s vice president and co-founder.

Coenen fights for the first time since losing her Strikeforce 135-pound title to Miesha Tate in July, when she surprisingly was cut from the promotion. The Dutch submission specialist now meets French fighter Romy Ruyssen (5-1), who looks for her fifth straight win (and sixth submission victory in six wins).

Currently, no broadcast or streaming plans have been announced, but tickets go on sale Friday and start at just $35.

“The time has come for a platform dedicated exclusively to building the growing women’s division in our great sport,” Knapp stated. “Invicta is committed to increasing the depth of the women’s field and building female superstars by providing women athletes with the opportunity to compete and hone their skills on a consistent basis throughout the year.”

As the UFC 189 tour made its last stop in Dublin, featherweight champ Jose Aldo was met with a torrent of abuse from the Irish fans. It might have been unpleasant, but it might also have been just what he needed.